The distance between York and Liverpool is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from York to Liverpool by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Liverpool → York if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.
There are several options for getting from York to Liverpool by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between York and Liverpool is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from York and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Liverpool is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Liverpool. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Liverpool with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.
TransPennine Express Service run train services between York and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Liverpool. We recommend that you drive to Liverpool. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from York and Liverpool. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £18 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 15m | £18($21) | hourly | 159km (99 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £19($22) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.